Maintenance

It only takes twenty four hours for plaque that is not removed from your teeth to turn into calculus (tartar)! Daily home cleaning helps control plaque and tartar formation, but those hard to reach areas will always need special attention.

Once your periodontal treatment has been completed, your dentist and dental hygienist will recommend that you have regular maintenance cleanings (periodontal cleanings), usually four times a year. At these cleaning appointments, the pocket depths will be carefully checked to ensure that they are healthy. Plaque and calculus that is difficult for you to remove on a daily basis will be removed from above and below the gum line.

In addition to your periodontal cleaning and evaluation, your appointment will usually include:

Examination of diagnostic x-rays (radiographs): Essential for detection of decay, tumors, cysts, and bone loss.X-rays also help determine tooth and root positions.

Teeth polishing: Remove stain and plaque that is not otherwise removed during tooth brushing and scaling.

Good oral hygiene practices and periodontal cleanings are essential in maintaining dental health and keeping periodontal disease under control!

Testimonials

Where do I start? I don’t know if I can find the words to express how great my experience has been at Dr. Vu’s dental office. I have lived in dental offices most of my life. For the past few years I have neglected my teeth. My mouth was a mess! I had several teeth missing and the ones I had left were terrible. I have been seeing Dr. Vu for almost 3 years now. Slowly but surely she has been repairing the mess my mouth was in. The difference is astounding! Just look at the pictures! Most people take for granted being able to smile freely. I hadn’t smiled fully in years. I tried to find pictures of my old teeth to show people but couldn’t find any because I would NEVER smile. Now I can smile freely! All my friends and people I haven’t seen in a while see me and are blown away!

Dr. Vu and her entire staff have always been extremely professional, helpful and caring. Her office is gorgeous and has all the latest equipment. She utilized “Laser-Water” dentistry in her practice. Dr. Vu told me one “If I can’t help people restore their smiles than I feel I have failed”. She hasn’t failed, she has changed my life! I will always be indebted to Dr. Vu for giving me back the freedom to be happy, to be able to smile and feel like I’m beautiful once again.

Candice J.
Fair Oaks, CA

I send my heartfilled THANKS to Dr. Vu and all her staff. Her staff's professionalism and caring nature touched me. She treated me with the dignity and respect even with my inability to pay. Dr. Vu game me her full services and in a spirit of excellence. Thank you to the NFDH and Dr. Vu for donating her time to my care.